Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Salt Lake City, UT
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,965/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a domestic healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care for critically ill and premature neonates in a 32-bed NICU. The RN will work night shifts, focusing on stabilization, advanced neonatal procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, a minimum of 2 years recent Level 3 or greater NICU experience, experience caring for premature and critically ill neonates, including those requiring respiratory support, competency in management of patients receiving CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and mechanical ventilation, experience with umbilical lines (UAC/UVC), PICC lines, and central line management, proficiency in neonatal assessment, stabilization, and recognition of clinical deterioration, and Epic EMR experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Level IV NICU or regional referral NICU, caring for micro-preemies (less than 28 weeks gestation) and extremely low birth weight infants, experience with high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide, assisting with neonatal procedures such as PICC insertion and chest tube placement, and familiarity with therapeutic hypothermia protocols and care for infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.
- Additional Information: The position involves neonatal resuscitation and stabilization, management of mechanical ventilation, umbilical line management, TPN and lipid administration, phototherapy, feeding tube placement, and discharge planning. The candidate must be team-oriented, adaptable, possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, and demonstrate a compassionate, family-centered approach.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Salt Lake City, UT
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:- Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
- Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
- Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
- It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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